Chess Puzzle #0uPPF — Beginner, White to move, endgame

Position

White: king g4; rook b6; pawns b3/f4/g2/g5. Black: king g6; rooks e4/e7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: R7e6 — rook e7→e6. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe6+ — rook b6→e6, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Rxe6 (rook e4→e6, captures rook).
3. Best move: f5+ — pawn f4→f5, gives check.

Tactical themes

crushing, endgame, rook endgame, short. The key move Rxe6+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 8/4r3/1R4k1/6P1/4rPK1/1P6/6P1/8 b - - 2 61

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